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# Western Oregon University

Public regional university in Oregon with open admissions, focused on teacher education and liberal arts.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 44.852235, -123.238309

### Summary

Public regional university in Oregon with open admissions, focused on teacher education and liberal arts.

### Description

Western Oregon University is a public four-year institution located in Monmouth, Oregon, serving approximately 3,857 students. The university emphasizes arts and sciences with a primary focus on teacher education and preparation programs. Set in a town setting, WOU draws students from across Oregon and beyond seeking a small-to-medium sized campus environment.

In-state tuition is $9,450 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $22,476 when accounting for room and board. Out-of-state tuition is $30,105, bringing the total out-of-state cost of attendance to $43,131. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 98.7 percent. The student body typically submits test scores at the lower end of the four-year institutional range—the 75th percentile ACT composite is 26, and the 75th percentile SAT Math score is 533.

WOU does not have a research designation but maintains a focused mission on undergraduate education and professional training. The university is designated as having higher access with medium earnings potential, meaning it enrolls students from varied economic backgrounds and graduates pursue diverse career paths. Graduation outcomes and support services vary by program; prospective students should confirm completion rates and employment outcomes for their specific major at wou.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 210,429
- **State**: OR
- **City**: Monmouth
- **Address**: 345 Monmouth Ave N
- **Zip Code**: 97361
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://wou.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $9,450
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $30,105
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $22,476
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $43,131
- **Room and Board**: $13,026
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 3,857
- **Acceptance Rate**: 98.7%
- **SAT Reading 75th Percentile**: 575
- **SAT Math 75th Percentile**: 533
- **ACT Composite 75th Percentile**: 26
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $103,553,007
- **Carnegie Classification**: Special Focus: Arts and Sciences
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Education